Johnny Creek
Located near the confluence of Johnny Creek and Icicle Creek in a forested setting, this first come first served campground is 12 miles from Leavenworth. There are two campgrounds -- an Upper Campground above Icicle Road and a Lower Campground close to Icicle Creek.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site map
8 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Single unit: $22 / night. Double unit: $44 / night. Extra vehicle: $9 / night |
Located near the confluence of Johnny Creek and Icicle Creek in a forested setting, this first come first served campground is 12 miles from Leavenworth. There are two campgrounds -- an Upper Campground above Icicle Road and a Lower Campground close to Icicle Creek. Johnny Creek campground has 65 campsites (Upper and Lower loops) near the confluence of Johnny Creek and Icicle Creek. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 65 feet). Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Fees | Single unit: $22 / night. Double unit: $44 / night. Extra vehicle: $9 / night |
| Rules | Trailers 50 ft. max. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 47.5991° N, 120.8169° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireKing
22 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained
- WildfireThree Queens
24 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained
- WildfireLittle Giant
29 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Stevens Pass Nordic Center ↗ | 15.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Omar's RV ↗ | 24.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.7 miFourth of July ↗4.9 mi trail
- 3.1 miChatter Creek ↗4.9 mi trail
- 3.2 miHatchery Creek ↗4.7 mi trail
- 3.3 miLake Ida - Icicle0.9 mi trail
- 3.5 miIcicle Gorge Upper Loop1.3 mi trail
- 3.7 miIcicle Gorge Upper Loop Tie0.2 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.7 miFourth of July Trailhead ↗Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
- inOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,858,129 acres
- 1.8 miAlpine Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 414,322 acres
- 2 miMt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,025,595 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Chatter Creek Guard StationBuilding · Leavenworth · 3.2 mi
- Penstock BridgeStructure · Leavenworth · 5.1 mi
- Leavenworth Ranger StationBuilding · Leavenworth · 7.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Johnny Creek?
No. Johnny Creek is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Johnny Creek?
Single unit: $22 / night. Double unit: $44 / night. Extra vehicle: $9 / night
Source: Forest Service
Is Johnny Creek open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Johnny Creek have?
65 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Johnny Creek?
Johnny Creek is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Johnny Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Icicle Group Campground (1 mi), Bridge Creek Group Site (3 mi), and Chatter Creek Group Site (3.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby